HMD Global to start its own Smartphone Brand
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HMD Global is a smartphone maker that has exclusive rights to the Nokia branding name and sells smartphones & tablets under the Nokia brand.
Nokia in-turn receives royalty payments from HMD Global for each Nokia-branded phone that HMD sells
Now, Jean Francois Baril, the CEO of HMD Global announced that the company will launch its own independent line of smartphones
HMD-branded devices will be introduced alongside the Nokia devices.
HMD got Nokia branding rights in 2016 and as a part of 10yr agreement, the contract will end in 2026, which is almost 2yrs away
HMD has even established its "own" Research and Development, software development, distribution, and operational networks
The new brand will also bring collaborations with new partners, although these partners are currently undisclosed
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HMD Global is a smartphone maker that has exclusive rights to the Nokia branding name and sells smartphones & tablets under the Nokia brand.
Nokia in-turn receives royalty payments from HMD Global for each Nokia-branded phone that HMD sells
Now, Jean Francois Baril, the CEO of HMD Global announced that the company will launch its own independent line of smartphones
HMD-branded devices will be introduced alongside the Nokia devices.
HMD got Nokia branding rights in 2016 and as a part of 10yr agreement, the contract will end in 2026, which is almost 2yrs away
HMD has even established its "own" Research and Development, software development, distribution, and operational networks
The new brand will also bring collaborations with new partners, although these partners are currently undisclosed
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HUAWEI Watch GT 4 launched Globally
• Always ON Display
• Stainless steel case
•Rotation crown with a side button
Strap: Stainless steel/ Milanese/ Leather/Composite/ Fluoroelastomer
• Bluetooth Calling
• In-Built Microphone & Speaker
Sensors: Optical heart rate sensor, Barometer & Temperature sensor Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Magnetometer
• 100+ workout modes
Health Monitoring: HUAWEI TruSeen 5.5+, HUAWEI TruSleep 3.0, Breathing and Stress, Smart Cycle Calendar
• 5 ATM water-resistant (50m Swim)
• Custom Watch Faces
• NFC, Bluetooth 5.2v
46mm:
• 1.43″ (466x466 px) AMOLED display
Battery life: Up to 14 days on a single charge
4 days with AOD
41mm:
• 1.32″ (466x466 px) AMOLED display
Battery life: Up to 7 days on a single charge
2 days with AOD
Price: 46mm
• Black= €249
• Brown & green= €269
• Stainless steel version= €349
41mm version:
• White leather strap= €249
• Milanese version= €299
• Piano= €399
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• Always ON Display
• Stainless steel case
•Rotation crown with a side button
Strap: Stainless steel/ Milanese/ Leather/Composite/ Fluoroelastomer
• Bluetooth Calling
• In-Built Microphone & Speaker
Sensors: Optical heart rate sensor, Barometer & Temperature sensor Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Magnetometer
• 100+ workout modes
Health Monitoring: HUAWEI TruSeen 5.5+, HUAWEI TruSleep 3.0, Breathing and Stress, Smart Cycle Calendar
• 5 ATM water-resistant (50m Swim)
• Custom Watch Faces
• NFC, Bluetooth 5.2v
46mm:
• 1.43″ (466x466 px) AMOLED display
Battery life: Up to 14 days on a single charge
4 days with AOD
41mm:
• 1.32″ (466x466 px) AMOLED display
Battery life: Up to 7 days on a single charge
2 days with AOD
Price: 46mm
• Black= €249
• Brown & green= €269
• Stainless steel version= €349
41mm version:
• White leather strap= €249
• Milanese version= €299
• Piano= €399
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HUAWEI Watch Ultimate Gold Edition launched Globally
This is Huawei's first gold smartwatch.
Although it has ALL Features of normal Huawei GT 4 smartwatch, its appearance makes it different than it
1.5-inch LTPO AMOLED screen
Sapphire Glass protection
10 ATM water resistant
Strap: Gold PVD Titanium
Adjustable butterfly buckle
Shine similar to precious stones
6 to 7 times harder than stainless steel
Scratch & corrosion resistance
Gold bezel & Gold crown with Cool patterns
These patterns are "carved" into the watch using a special engraving process.
Nano-tech Ceramic Frame of Huawei Watch Ultimate is made of nano-microcrystalline ceramic using more than 24 processing techniques, CNC precision machining, and fine engraving of its delicate internal structure.
Priced at £749.99 (~930$/ Rs.77,425)
This watch is designed to showcase Huawei’s true potential
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This is Huawei's first gold smartwatch.
Although it has ALL Features of normal Huawei GT 4 smartwatch, its appearance makes it different than it
1.5-inch LTPO AMOLED screen
Sapphire Glass protection
10 ATM water resistant
Strap: Gold PVD Titanium
Adjustable butterfly buckle
Shine similar to precious stones
6 to 7 times harder than stainless steel
Scratch & corrosion resistance
Gold bezel & Gold crown with Cool patterns
These patterns are "carved" into the watch using a special engraving process.
Nano-tech Ceramic Frame of Huawei Watch Ultimate is made of nano-microcrystalline ceramic using more than 24 processing techniques, CNC precision machining, and fine engraving of its delicate internal structure.
Priced at £749.99 (~930$/ Rs.77,425)
This watch is designed to showcase Huawei’s true potential
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OnePlus teased OnePlus Pad Go
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The OnePlus Pad was launched in April with great specs at a great price (~500$)
Now, OnePlus is also gonna launch an affordable, entry level OnePlus Pad Go soon
Specifications:
• 11.6-inch 2.4K resolution IPS LCD display
• 7:5 aspect ratio
• Thick Bezzels
• TÜV Rheinland certification for eye care
• Dolby Atmos powered speakers
• Boots OxygenOS 13 but it will get OxygenOS 14 pretty early
OnePlus Pad Go along with OnePlus 12, OnePlus 12R and OnePlus Buds Pro 3 to launch in January 2024 globally as well as in India.
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The OnePlus Pad was launched in April with great specs at a great price (~500$)
Now, OnePlus is also gonna launch an affordable, entry level OnePlus Pad Go soon
Specifications:
• 11.6-inch 2.4K resolution IPS LCD display
• 7:5 aspect ratio
• Thick Bezzels
• TÜV Rheinland certification for eye care
• Dolby Atmos powered speakers
• Boots OxygenOS 13 but it will get OxygenOS 14 pretty early
OnePlus Pad Go along with OnePlus 12, OnePlus 12R and OnePlus Buds Pro 3 to launch in January 2024 globally as well as in India.
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Motorola Tab G84 Renders Leaked
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Moto Tab G84 is the successor of Moto Tab G70 that was launched in January 2022
From the looks, Moto tab G84 will have:
• Thick bezels
• 8MP single rear camera
• JBL speakers
• Dolby Atmos
• Stylus Pen support
• Keyboard support
• USB Type C charging
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Moto Tab G84 is the successor of Moto Tab G70 that was launched in January 2022
From the looks, Moto tab G84 will have:
• Thick bezels
• 8MP single rear camera
• JBL speakers
• Dolby Atmos
• Stylus Pen support
• Keyboard support
• USB Type C charging
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Infinix introduces 3D Lighting Leather technology
Infinix's has announced 3D Lighting Leather technology that pairs colorful LED lights with Translucent Thermo-Plastic Polyurethane (TPU) leather on the edges of the back cover.
It consists of a 4-layer structure:
Base: LED Light Guide Film (LGF)
Upper: Light-proof paint to enhance its transmission
Middle: Transparent Fiberglass allowing LED's to shine through TPU leather
Top: Translucent TPU Leather
Infinix will use the new 3D Lighting Leather tech alongside sound effects for dynamic notifications and alerts for various apps
It will be first used on Infinix Note 30 VIP Edition
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Infinix's has announced 3D Lighting Leather technology that pairs colorful LED lights with Translucent Thermo-Plastic Polyurethane (TPU) leather on the edges of the back cover.
It consists of a 4-layer structure:
Base: LED Light Guide Film (LGF)
Upper: Light-proof paint to enhance its transmission
Middle: Transparent Fiberglass allowing LED's to shine through TPU leather
Top: Translucent TPU Leather
Infinix will use the new 3D Lighting Leather tech alongside sound effects for dynamic notifications and alerts for various apps
It will be first used on Infinix Note 30 VIP Edition
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Infinix Note 30 VIP Racing Edition launched
infinix has partnered with BMW’s Designworks for the all-new Infinix Note 30 VIP Racing Edition
It is designed using Infinix's 3D Lighting Leather technology
Specifications:
• 6.67-inch FHD+ resolution AMOLED display
• 120Hz refresh rate
• 1.07 Billion colors display
• 1920 Hz PWM Dimming
• 900nits peak brightness
• MediaTek Dimensity 8050 5G SoC
(Rebranded Dimensity 1200 chip)
• LPDDR4X RAM with UFS 3.1 storage
• 11-layers vapor chamber of 2890mm² total area
Infinix’s proprietary UPS (Ultra Powerful Signal) technology: Increases signal strength by 20% & Wi-Fi strength by 100%
• 108MP main (Samsung HM6, NO OIS) + 2MP Macro + 2MP Depth triple rear camera
• 32MP Front camera
• In-display fingerprint scanner
• 5000mAh battery with 68W fast charging
• 50W wireless charging
• 3.5mm Headphone Jack, Hi-Res Audio
• Stereo Speaker, Sound by JBL
This Racing Edition is priced at 315$
Regular Infinix Note 30 VIP is priced at 300$
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infinix has partnered with BMW’s Designworks for the all-new Infinix Note 30 VIP Racing Edition
It is designed using Infinix's 3D Lighting Leather technology
Specifications:
• 6.67-inch FHD+ resolution AMOLED display
• 120Hz refresh rate
• 1.07 Billion colors display
• 1920 Hz PWM Dimming
• 900nits peak brightness
• MediaTek Dimensity 8050 5G SoC
(Rebranded Dimensity 1200 chip)
• LPDDR4X RAM with UFS 3.1 storage
• 11-layers vapor chamber of 2890mm² total area
Infinix’s proprietary UPS (Ultra Powerful Signal) technology: Increases signal strength by 20% & Wi-Fi strength by 100%
• 108MP main (Samsung HM6, NO OIS) + 2MP Macro + 2MP Depth triple rear camera
• 32MP Front camera
• In-display fingerprint scanner
• 5000mAh battery with 68W fast charging
• 50W wireless charging
• 3.5mm Headphone Jack, Hi-Res Audio
• Stereo Speaker, Sound by JBL
This Racing Edition is priced at 315$
Regular Infinix Note 30 VIP is priced at 300$
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Google to pay $155 million in settlements over location tracking
Google agreed to pay 155 Million$ to settle claims by California Attorney general and private plaintiffs that Google misled consumers about how it tracks their locations & used their data without consent.
Google allowed users to disable their ‘location history’ while reassuring them that this action would prevent location tracking.
However, Google still collected & stored this data from other sources like user's ‘web and app activity’ tracker, which remained enabled by default.
Google does NOT admit these allegations but agreed to settle them
Google notes:
"These Allegations are based on outdated product policies we changed years ago.”
Now, Google has to pay $93 million to state of California & disclose more about how it tracks people's whereabouts & process that data
62$ Million for settlement with private plaintiffs, from which a large amount would go towards court-approved NGOs that track internet privacy concerns
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Google agreed to pay 155 Million$ to settle claims by California Attorney general and private plaintiffs that Google misled consumers about how it tracks their locations & used their data without consent.
Google allowed users to disable their ‘location history’ while reassuring them that this action would prevent location tracking.
However, Google still collected & stored this data from other sources like user's ‘web and app activity’ tracker, which remained enabled by default.
Google does NOT admit these allegations but agreed to settle them
Google notes:
"These Allegations are based on outdated product policies we changed years ago.”
Now, Google has to pay $93 million to state of California & disclose more about how it tracks people's whereabouts & process that data
62$ Million for settlement with private plaintiffs, from which a large amount would go towards court-approved NGOs that track internet privacy concerns
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Apple and Amazon fined $218 Million for Price-Fixing
Back in 2018, Amazon & Apple reached a multi-country agreement to restrict the sale of Apple & Beats products to Apple authorized resellers only
This deal applies to: US, UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Japan & India
The reason behind the contract is to ensure that all Apple products offered on Amazon were genuine, after many fake products were discovered.
But this deal also completely destroyed business of 90% small resellers because it limited the competition.
The deal even increased the prices of Apple devices sold on Amazon, harming consumers & benefitting Apple
3 countries: Germany, Italy, Spain opened antitrust investigations
In 2021, Italian regulators concluded that Amazon & Apple were doing price-fixing & fined Apple €134.5 Mn & Amazon €68.7 Mn
But, Amazon & Apple appealed again, and won the case as the ruling over-turned
Now Spain finally fined Apple & Amazon worth €194 Mn (~$218 Million) for limiting online sale
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Back in 2018, Amazon & Apple reached a multi-country agreement to restrict the sale of Apple & Beats products to Apple authorized resellers only
This deal applies to: US, UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Japan & India
The reason behind the contract is to ensure that all Apple products offered on Amazon were genuine, after many fake products were discovered.
But this deal also completely destroyed business of 90% small resellers because it limited the competition.
The deal even increased the prices of Apple devices sold on Amazon, harming consumers & benefitting Apple
3 countries: Germany, Italy, Spain opened antitrust investigations
In 2021, Italian regulators concluded that Amazon & Apple were doing price-fixing & fined Apple €134.5 Mn & Amazon €68.7 Mn
But, Amazon & Apple appealed again, and won the case as the ruling over-turned
Now Spain finally fined Apple & Amazon worth €194 Mn (~$218 Million) for limiting online sale
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Xiaomi India launched ‘PickMiUp’ home pick-up service
Xiaomi India has introduced a convenient service called “Pick Mi Up” for Xiaomi and Redmi device users.
This service offers a hassle-free way to get your Xiaomeme smartphone repaired at your doorstep since it will be Xiaomi's responsibility now to pickup & drop your meme smartphone
Both Pickup & Drop service: Rs.199 + GST
Either Pick/Drop: Rs.99 + GST Tax
This service can be accessed from Xiaomi Service+ app on PlayStore
Disclaimer: I do NOT guarantee If OR When Xiaomi will ever come back at your doorstep to return your smartphone
Considering Xiaomi has a great record for keeping users' smartphone for a long time giving excuses of NO availability for motherboard or other spare parts
Use this service At Your Own RISK!
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Xiaomi India has introduced a convenient service called “Pick Mi Up” for Xiaomi and Redmi device users.
This service offers a hassle-free way to get your Xiaomeme smartphone repaired at your doorstep since it will be Xiaomi's responsibility now to pickup & drop your meme smartphone
Both Pickup & Drop service: Rs.199 + GST
Either Pick/Drop: Rs.99 + GST Tax
This service can be accessed from Xiaomi Service+ app on PlayStore
Disclaimer: I do NOT guarantee If OR When Xiaomi will ever come back at your doorstep to return your smartphone
Considering Xiaomi has a great record for keeping users' smartphone for a long time giving excuses of NO availability for motherboard or other spare parts
Use this service At Your Own RISK!
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OPPO A2 Pro launched in China
Specifications:
• 6.7" FHD+ resolution Curved AMOLED Display
• 120Hz refresh rate
• 2160Hz PWM dimming
• 950nits peak brightness
• MediaTek Dimensity 7050 SoC
(Rebranded Dimensity 1080 chip)
• LPDDR4x RAM with UFS 3.1 storage
• 64MP main (NO OIS) + 2MP useless Dual rear camera
• 8MP Front camera
• In-display fingerprint sensor
• 5000mAh battery with 67W Fast charging
• IP54 rated, Wi-FI 6
Colors: Vast black, Desert brown & Twilight
If Oppo A2 Pro battery falls below 80% under 4 years from the purchase date, Oppo will offer a FREE battery replacement.
Price:
8GB + 256GB = 1799 CNY (~250)
12GB + 256GB = 1999 CNY (~275)
12GB + 512GB = 2399 CNY (~330)
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Specifications:
• 6.7" FHD+ resolution Curved AMOLED Display
• 120Hz refresh rate
• 2160Hz PWM dimming
• 950nits peak brightness
• MediaTek Dimensity 7050 SoC
(Rebranded Dimensity 1080 chip)
• LPDDR4x RAM with UFS 3.1 storage
• 64MP main (NO OIS) + 2MP useless Dual rear camera
• 8MP Front camera
• In-display fingerprint sensor
• 5000mAh battery with 67W Fast charging
• IP54 rated, Wi-FI 6
Colors: Vast black, Desert brown & Twilight
If Oppo A2 Pro battery falls below 80% under 4 years from the purchase date, Oppo will offer a FREE battery replacement.
Price:
8GB + 256GB = 1799 CNY (~250)
12GB + 256GB = 1999 CNY (~275)
12GB + 512GB = 2399 CNY (~330)
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Samsung Galaxy W24 series launched in China
Samsung has officially introduced the Samsung W24 Series, comprising the W24 and W24 Flip models
Samsung W24 Flip and W24 Fold are essentially China-exclusive, luxurious versions of the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Flip 5.
Both W24 & W24 Flip has ceramic back panels that are more scratch-resistant than the matte glass used on Z Fold 5 & Z Flip 5
The tiny logo on the back of W24 series written in Chinese translates"Heart of the World"
Samsung Galaxy W24 Flip
12GB+ 1TB storage= 9,999 CNY (~1,375$)
Samsung Galaxy W24
16GB RAM +1TB storage= 16,999 CNY (~2,335$)
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Samsung has officially introduced the Samsung W24 Series, comprising the W24 and W24 Flip models
Samsung W24 Flip and W24 Fold are essentially China-exclusive, luxurious versions of the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Flip 5.
Both W24 & W24 Flip has ceramic back panels that are more scratch-resistant than the matte glass used on Z Fold 5 & Z Flip 5
The tiny logo on the back of W24 series written in Chinese translates"Heart of the World"
Samsung Galaxy W24 Flip
12GB+ 1TB storage= 9,999 CNY (~1,375$)
Samsung Galaxy W24
16GB RAM +1TB storage= 16,999 CNY (~2,335$)
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OnePlus Watch 4 Details leaked
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Upcoming Oppo/ OnePlus Watch 4 (China variant) details has been leaked
Model: OWW231
Project ID: 23912 (OP5D68)
Codename: Star (HuaQin ODM)
Powered by ColorOS for Watch 6.0 / Android 11 Go
(Red Velvet Cake, RKQ1.211102.001, SDK 30)
DRM Level: Widevine L3
Specifications:
• Rotating Crown with dual buttons
• 1.43-inch (466×466 px) AMOLED display
• Always on Display
• Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 processor
• e-SIM support
Colors: White & Black
Health Monitoring: ECG sensor, Blood oxygen level, Stress & sleep tracking, heart rate monitoring, barometer sensor
Apps: RTOS WeChat & WeChat Pay, RTOS CJK Fonts
There is also an OPPO Watch 4 Pro (Round) for International Market that will be powered by Google's WearOS.
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Upcoming Oppo/ OnePlus Watch 4 (China variant) details has been leaked
Model: OWW231
Project ID: 23912 (OP5D68)
Codename: Star (HuaQin ODM)
Powered by ColorOS for Watch 6.0 / Android 11 Go
(Red Velvet Cake, RKQ1.211102.001, SDK 30)
DRM Level: Widevine L3
Specifications:
• Rotating Crown with dual buttons
• 1.43-inch (466×466 px) AMOLED display
• Always on Display
• Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 processor
• e-SIM support
Colors: White & Black
Health Monitoring: ECG sensor, Blood oxygen level, Stress & sleep tracking, heart rate monitoring, barometer sensor
Apps: RTOS WeChat & WeChat Pay, RTOS CJK Fonts
There is also an OPPO Watch 4 Pro (Round) for International Market that will be powered by Google's WearOS.
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Xiaomi teased Redmi Pad SE in Europe
Note: It has already been launched in Indonesia
Specifications:
• 11-inch (1200 x 1920 px) FHD+ IPS LCD display
• 90Hz refresh rate
• Snapdragon 680 SoC
• Upto 8GB RAM with 128GB "eMMC" storage
• MicroSD card slot
Cooling system for heat dissipation
• 8MP Single rear camera
• 5MP Front camera
• 8,000mAh battery
• Just 10W charging
• Quad Stereo speakers
• Dolby Atmos sound
• 3.5mm Headphone jack
• Android 13 based, running MIUI 14
Expected Price: €200
It will launch alongside Redmi Note 13 series on 21st September
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Note: It has already been launched in Indonesia
Specifications:
• 11-inch (1200 x 1920 px) FHD+ IPS LCD display
• 90Hz refresh rate
• Snapdragon 680 SoC
• Upto 8GB RAM with 128GB "eMMC" storage
• MicroSD card slot
Cooling system for heat dissipation
• 8MP Single rear camera
• 5MP Front camera
• 8,000mAh battery
• Just 10W charging
• Quad Stereo speakers
• Dolby Atmos sound
• 3.5mm Headphone jack
• Android 13 based, running MIUI 14
Expected Price: €200
It will launch alongside Redmi Note 13 series on 21st September
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Xiaomi's First WearOS smartwatch Details Leaked
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Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro, debuting this month, will be powered by Google's WearOS and will run MIUI 💀
Specifications:
• Stainless steel
• Gorilla Glass protection
• Snapdragon W5+ Gen 1 processor
• 2GB RAM & 32GB storage
• 1.43-inch (466×466 px) AMOLED display
• 326 PPI Pixel density
• 500mAh battery capacity
• 3 Days battery life
• 150+ sports modes
Health monitoring: ECG sensor, body temperature, Heart rate tracking & sleep tracking
• Rotating Crown
• Built-in speaker & mic
• Leather Black/Brown straps
• 5ATM water resistance
Leaked Prices
LTE: €349
Bluetooth: €269
It will launch in Europe alongside Xiaomi 13T series on 26th September
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Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro, debuting this month, will be powered by Google's WearOS and will run MIUI 💀
Specifications:
• Stainless steel
• Gorilla Glass protection
• Snapdragon W5+ Gen 1 processor
• 2GB RAM & 32GB storage
• 1.43-inch (466×466 px) AMOLED display
• 326 PPI Pixel density
• 500mAh battery capacity
• 3 Days battery life
• 150+ sports modes
Health monitoring: ECG sensor, body temperature, Heart rate tracking & sleep tracking
• Rotating Crown
• Built-in speaker & mic
• Leather Black/Brown straps
• 5ATM water resistance
Leaked Prices
LTE: €349
Bluetooth: €269
It will launch in Europe alongside Xiaomi 13T series on 26th September
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